How much do five days in Mombasa cost?
Budget around €1067 per person for five days in Mombasa (Kenya), flight included: €817 for the return ticket — the best fare actually observed, from Geneva in October 2026 — and about €250 on the ground, that is €50 a day for simple accommodation, meals and local transport. This destination is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
Budget by length of stay
| Length | Return flight | On the ground | Total budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | €817 | €150 | €967 |
| 5 days | €817 | €250 | €1067 |
| 7 days | €817 | €350 | €1167 |
| 10 days | €817 | €500 | €1317 |
| 14 days | €817 | €700 | €1517 |
Per person, flight at the best observed fare (€817 from Geneva), living costs at the country average (€50/day). The fare barely depends on the length of the trip if you stay flexible on dates; it is time on the ground that drives the bill.
By travel style (five days)
| Style | Per day | Five days on the ground | Total with flight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestring | €35 | €175 | €992 |
| Standard | €50 | €250 | €1067 |
| Comfort | €90 | €450 | €1267 |
- Shoestring: hostel or a room in someone’s home, street food and markets, public transport.
- Standard: two- or three-star hotel or a rental, simple restaurants, the odd taxi and one paid visit a day.
- Comfort: well-located four-star hotel, good restaurants, taxis or a rental car, activities without counting.
Indicative split of a “standard” day in Mombasa: accommodation ≈ €23, meals ≈ €18, transport and sundries ≈ €10.
The flight: which city to leave from?
| From | Best return fare | Month | Five-day budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva | €817 | October 2026 | €1067 |
Latest fare recorded for each city (recorded on Oct 4), best month for each. Click a city for its next 12 months.
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Frequently asked questions
How much do five days in Mombasa cost?
Budget around €1067 per person for five days in Mombasa, flight included: €817 for the return flight (best fare observed from Geneva in October 2026) and about €250 on the ground (€50 a day for simple accommodation, meals and transport). On a shoestring you get down to €992; in comfort you climb to €1267.
What daily budget should I plan for in Mombasa?
About €50 per person per day for a “standard” trip (national average — Kenya: simple accommodation, three meals, local transport), €35 on a shoestring and €90 in comfort. Paid activities, insurance and shopping not included.
Is Mombasa an expensive destination?
At €50 a day, Mombasa is affordable: prices on the ground stay below western European levels, especially for food and transport; accommodation is what varies with the season.
How much is the plane ticket to Mombasa?
The best return fare recorded in the last three days is €817 from Geneva. The full 12-month calendar is on each route page.
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Where do these prices come from?
The fares shown are real observed prices from recent flight searches (round trip, per person), refreshed continuously. They give a reliable snapshot of the market, but can change hour to hour: the final price is always verified with the booking partner when you book.
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